NEDERLAND - In 2019, TEENS, Inc. took over New Explorers Learner Center (NELC) at 391 West 1st Street, and have since improved operations to such an impressive degree they have been recognized on a state level, and have been awarded a prestigious...

CENTRAL CITY – Stepping into 125 Main Street in Central City was like stepping back in time, literally and figuratively, as I was greeted by the sound of several dozen clocks ticking. Mostly older clocks adorned the wall, and Evan Dutchman,...

NEDERLAND - There is rivalry in the air when the Nederland Panthers and the Gilpin County School Eagles play each other in sporting competitions. There is a bigger crowd, the fans are loud and sometimes a bit rambunctious. At the same time...

Water found in KB’s gas John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) found water in the premium gas at KB Gas and Food, 30520 Hwy 72 in Golden. The store is in Coal Creek Canyon. The store is under new...

The Gilpin County Republican Party has formally requested a recount for the District 1 and District 3 commissioner races following the November 2024 general election. Their request stemmed from narrow margins in both contests. In District 1,...

BOULDER COUNTY - The Fire Management Program will conduct a slash pile burn on Reynolds Ranch, east of Nederland near Magnolia Drive on Monday, December 9. The project will only occur if there is sufficient snow cover to ensure safe fire...

The Nederland Board of Trustees (BOT), after citing positive feedback from the community, announced their intention to continue pursuing the potential acquisition of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. The next steps for the Town would include entering...

On a sunny but chilly Saturday morning, 53 runners and walkers turned out for the Gilpin County Community Center’s third annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk. With temperatures around 40°F, it was the perfect way to bundle up, get moving, and burn...

Correction In the November 28, 2024, edition of The Mountain-Ear an incorrect photo of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Central City was published. Please, accept our apologies. This is a correct photo of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Central...

Timberline Fire offering free CO and smoke detectors  In honor of Timberline's CO Awareness Month, Timberline Fire Protection District is providing free carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke detectors to local residents throughout December. This...

NEDERLAND - The Nederland Fire Protection District (NFPD) Board of Directors learned on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, about some of the emergency calls of significance that have occurred since their last meeting. Such calls include major...

Gilpin County government along with their contractor, SWCA Consulting released a draft of the 2024 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) on November 20, 2024, and are allowing public comment on the plan through December 2, 2024.

NEDERLAND - Two weeks ago, The Mountain-Ear broke the story that the Town of Nederland is considering the acquisition of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. The concept has struck the community, sparking spirited discussion about whether the idea is worth...

NEDERLAND – Nederland Middle Senior High School’s Harvest Feast on November 21, 2024, was a heartwarming celebration of food, laughter, and coming together. Students gathered around beautifully decorated tables, sharing smiles and stories over...

Well, beat the drum and hold the phone / The sun came out today / We’re born again, there’s new grass in the yard / A roundin’ the bush, runnin’ for home / It’s a brown-eyed handsome dog ...

Coal Creek Holiday Market packed John Scarffe Coal Creek Canyon The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association hosted the Arts & Crafts Holiday Market at the CCCIA Hall at 31528 highway 72 on November 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council convened on November 19, 2024, for a work session focused on the FY2025 budget and the ongoing restoration of the historic Belvidere Theatre.  The session began with a viewing of a CBS News feature on...

GILPIN COUNTY – Gilpin County Commissioner Marie Mornis and her husband, Steve, joined the Gilpin Senior Lunch on November 15, 2024, to enjoy a healthy meal, visit with friends, and make a generous donation. Senior Services Coordinator Mary Ellen...

CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council convened its regular meeting on November 19, 2024, at 7:10 p.m. in the City Hall chambers.  Mayor Jeremy Fey presided over the meeting, joined by Mayor Pro Tem Kara Tinucci and Council Members Jeff...

BLACK HAWK – On Tuesday, November 19, No Animal Left Behind (NALB), a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, received a $2,000 donation from Maverick Cares, an initiative of Maverick Casinos in Central City.  The donation was presented at...